The different in the classifications are when the offense occurred. If the Offender’s offense occurred before July 1, 2007 they will register as one of the following: Sexual Oriented Offender, Habitual Sexual Offender, and Sexual Predator. If the offense occurred after July 1, 2007 the classifications are Tier 1 Offender, Tier 2 Offender, and Tier 3 Offender.

We feel it is important for the citizens to understand the above classifications. They are as follows:

SEXUAL ORIENTED OFFENDER: Anyone convicted of or pleads guilty to committing a sexually oriented offense as defined in Ohio Revised Code number 2907.01, which includes rape, sexual battery, gross sexual imposition, regardless of the age of the victim. Some other offenses include kidnapping, abduction, unlawful restraint, criminal child enticement, corruption of a minor, compelling prostitution, endangering children (victim under 18 years of age), pandering obscenity, minor pandering sexually oriented material, illegal use of minor in nudity-oriented material/perform. Sex offenders must register with this office once a year for ten years.

HABITUAL SEXUAL OFFENDER: Any person who is convicted of or pleads guilty to a sexually oriented offense and who previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one or more sexually oriented offenses. Habitual Sex Offenders must register with this office twice a year for 20 years. If a judge so rules, community notification may occur.

SEXUAL PREDATOR: Any person who has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to committing a sexually oriented offense and is likely to engage in the future in one or more sexually oriented offenses. Sexual Predators must register with this office every 90 days for life. The Sheriff’s Office will also require a vehicle license plate number, and will also verify the home address of an offender within three days of registering with this office. Community notification will occur with every sexual predator.

TIER 1: Offenders is subject to the registration/verification requirements annually for a period of 15 years following their initial registration. These offenders are not subject to neighborhood/community notification.

TIER 2: Offenders is subject to registration/verification requirements every 180 days (six months) for a period of 25 years following their initial registration. These offenders are not subject to neighborhood/community notification.

TIER 3: Offenders designated as a Tier 3 Offender are subject to registration/verification requirements every 90 days for life. Tier 3 offenders are subject to the neighbor/community notification provision which includes all residents within a 1,000 feet radius of where the offender is residing.

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

2907.07Importuning

2907.04
Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor, non-consensual and offender less than 4 years older than victim, not previously convicted of 2907.02, 2907.03, or 2907.04, or former 2907.12 (FSP)**

2907.08Voyeurism

2907.06Sexual Imposition

2907.05 (A)(1)-(3), (5)
Gross Sexual Imposition

2907.323 (A)(3)
Illegal Use of a Minor in Nudity-oriented Material or performance

Any sexual offense that occurs after the offender is classified as a Tier II or Tier III offender.

Automatic classification after SVP specification 2971.03

Includes an attempt, complicity or conspiracy to commit any of these offenses.

* Any law from another jurisdiction that is comparable to these offenses shall fall within that same tier.
** This offense should be removed in the future.

For listing of sex offenders residing in Ohio, click on link below.

We are located approximately 50 miles east of Columbus and 20 miles east of Lancaster Ohio off of State Route 37 in the City of New Lexington.
Perry County Sheriff’s Office
110 West Brown St.
New Lexington, Ohio 43764
740-342-4123

It is the mission of the Perry County Sheriff’s
Office to protect the lives and property of the
citizens of Perry County, Ohio. Further, to preserve
the peace through the prevention of crime and
disorder. We will provide the highest level of
law enforcement services possible by utilizing
all resources. The duties of the Perry County
Sheriff’s Office will be performed honestly,
with integrity and loyalty, while maintaining
high ethical and moral standards. We will develop
partnerships with all branches of the criminal
justice system and promote a positive working
relationship with those we serve.

Automated phone system, prompts and directory:

The Perry County Sheriff’s Office has recently reformatted its Automated Telephone Answering System. Communication from the public is an important aspect for initiating law enforcement action; this information is provided in an effort to inform the community on the procedures necessary to reach the appropriate personnel or departments within the Sheriff’s Office.